Zip code 30601: Athens, Georgia

Q: What city is zip code 30601?

30601 is assigned to Athens, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 30601 in?

30601 is mostly in Clarke County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 30601?

About 25,899 people live in 30601, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 30601?

The median household income in 30601 is $39,219.

Q: What zip codes are near 30601?

The closest zip codes to 30601 are 30603, 30602, 30604, 30608, 30612.

Residential delivery areaClarke CountyEastern Time

Population

25,899

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$215K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,232/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

23 sq mi

1,108 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 30601

30601 is a suburban zip code in Athens, Georgia (Clarke County), covering 23 sq mi of land. About 25,899 people live here, or 1,108 per square mile. The median resident is 28.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,219 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $215,400, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 32% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,232 a month.

36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.4 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; management; and transportation and moving goods.

How 30601 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate36.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · GA 13.4%17th of 694 in GA
Income inequality (Gini)0.547
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · GA 0.47727th of 691 in GA
Rent-burdened renters62.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · GA 52.4%101st of 678 in GA
Uninsured rate13.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · GA 12.4%278th of 701 in GA
Diversity index65.4
84th
U.S. 61.4 · GA 64.957th of 708 in GA
Unemployment rate7.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · GA 5.1%138th of 704 in GA
Government workers17.6%
75th
U.S. 14.5% · GA 14.3%257th of 704 in GA
Housing vacancy8.3%
62nd
U.S. 10.1% · GA 10.3%468th of 694 in GA
Bachelor's degree or higher35.9%
58th
U.S. 35.7% · GA 34.9%139th of 708 in GA
Work from home12.9%
51st
U.S. 15.1% · GA 15.9%215th of 706 in GA
Foreign-born residents9.7%
49th
U.S. 14.1% · GA 11.2%149th of 708 in GA
Population density1,108/sq mi
45th
U.S. 95/sq mi · GA 190/sq mi147th of 708 in GA
Tech workers2.6%
45th
U.S. 3.8% · GA 4%230th of 704 in GA
Population25,899
41st
U.S. 334,922,499 · GA 10,940,407166th of 708 in GA
Median gross rent$1,232
38th
U.S. $1,413 · GA $1,393197th of 628 in GA
Self-employed workers8.1%
34th
U.S. 10% · GA 10.1%481st of 704 in GA
Broadband access89.6%
31st
U.S. 91% · GA 91%288th of 693 in GA
Median home value$215,400
24th
U.S. $332,700 · GA $303,300332nd of 661 in GA
Residents under 1816.4%
12th
U.S. 22% · GA 23.2%572nd of 708 in GA
Average commute19.4 min
10th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · GA 28.3 min639th of 684 in GA
Per capita income$25,745
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · GA $40,924566th of 708 in GA
Healthcare workers5.6%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · GA 8.2%545th of 704 in GA
Homeownership rate32.1%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · GA 65.7%676th of 693 in GA
Median household income$39,219
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · GA $77,353633rd of 672 in GA
Veterans1.5%
3rd
U.S. 6.2% · GA 7.2%679th of 708 in GA
Residents 65 and older8.1%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · GA 15%668th of 708 in GA
Median earnings per worker$30,003
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · GA $47,066646th of 699 in GA
Median age28.1
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · GA 37.6675th of 708 in GA

Measure	30601	Clarke	GA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in GA
Poverty rateWeakness	36.7%	26%	13.4%	12.5%	98th	17th of 694
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.547	0.501	0.477	0.483	97th	27th of 691
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.6%	59.5%	52.4%	51.1%	89th	101st of 678
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.9%	11.2%	12.4%	8.4%	86th	278th of 701
Diversity index	65.4	62.5	64.9	61.4	84th	57th of 708
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.2%	5.2%	5.1%	5.2%	81st	138th of 704
Government workers	17.6%	25.9%	14.3%	14.5%	75th	257th of 704
Housing vacancy	8.3%	6%	10.3%	10.1%	62nd	468th of 694
Bachelor's degree or higher	35.9%	47.4%	34.9%	35.7%	58th	139th of 708
Work from home	12.9%	13.5%	15.9%	15.1%	51st	215th of 706
Foreign-born residents	9.7%	9.9%	11.2%	14.1%	49th	149th of 708
Population density	1,108/sq mi	1,086/sq mi	190/sq mi	95/sq mi	45th	147th of 708
Tech workers	2.6%	3.1%	4%	3.8%	45th	230th of 704
Population	25,899	129,609	10,940,407	334,922,499	41st	166th of 708
Median gross rent	$1,232	$1,219	$1,393	$1,413	38th	197th of 628
Self-employed workers	8.1%	8.1%	10.1%	10%	34th	481st of 704
Broadband access	89.6%	92.6%	91%	91%	31st	288th of 693
Median home value	$215,400	$298,900	$303,300	$332,700	24th	332nd of 661
Residents under 18	16.4%	16.7%	23.2%	22%	12th	572nd of 708
Average commuteStrength	19.4 min	20.7 min	28.3 min	26.4 min	10th	639th of 684
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,745	$32,642	$40,924	$44,673	9th	566th of 708
Healthcare workers	5.6%	8%	8.2%	9.7%	6th	545th of 704
Homeownership rateWeakness	32.1%	41.4%	65.7%	65.2%	5th	676th of 693
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,219	$53,625	$77,353	$80,734	3rd	633rd of 672
Veterans	1.5%	3.8%	7.2%	6.2%	3rd	679th of 708
Residents 65 and older	8.1%	12.5%	15%	17.2%	3rd	668th of 708
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,003	$34,814	$47,066	$49,666	3rd	646th of 699
Median age	28.1	29.6	37.6	38.9	2nd	675th of 708

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

30%

18–24

16%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.1

Under 18

16.4%

65 and over

8.1%

Race and ethnicity

White45%
Black34%
Hispanic17%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

65.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

11%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 11,346
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 40.4%
Married couples: 18.7%
Living alone: 29.5%
Veterans (of adults): 1.5%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

39%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

30601

$39,219

Clarke Co.

$53,625

Georgia

$77,353

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,745

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.547

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

30601

$215,400

Clarke Co.

$298,900

Georgia

$303,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

30601

$1,232

Clarke Co.

$1,219

Georgia

$1,393

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

47%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

18%

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 12,372
Owner-occupied: 32.1%
Vacant: 8.3%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 43.4%
Home value to income: 5.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

42%

20–29

17%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

13%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Production

Sales

Education

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Education

15%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Other services

Information

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$30,003

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	30601	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,403	$74,888
Service	$15,698	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,687	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,948	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,556	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

25%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 84.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.6%
Households with broadband: 89.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.5%
No internet access: 4.7%
Without health insurance: 13.9%
Limited-English households: 3%

Geography

City (USPS): Athens
State: Georgia
County: Clarke County
Center point: 33.9992° N, 83.3470° W
Land area: 23 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

30601 spans 3 counties

Clarke County90% of land
Madison County6% of land
Jackson County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Athens-Clarke County90% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 30601

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
30603	Athens, GA · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
30602	Athens, GA	4.1 mi	1,467	—	—
30604	Athens, GA · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
30608	Athens, GA · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
30612	Athens, GA · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
30609	Athens, GA	4.8 mi	3,310	—	—
30607	Athens, GA	5.9 mi	10,700	$65,361	$253,600
30683	Winterville, GA	6.3 mi	7,298	$88,198	$273,600
30606	Athens, GA	6.4 mi	47,865	$63,328	$362,500
30646	Hull, GA	6.5 mi	8,460	$67,308	$217,600
30605	Athens, GA	6.7 mi	41,544	$50,062	$314,200
30565	Nicholson, GA	7.1 mi	4,830	$75,179	$266,600

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Questions about 30601

What city is zip code 30601?

30601 is assigned to Athens, Georgia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 30601 in?

30601 is mostly in Clarke County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 30601?

About 25,899 people live in 30601, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 30601 in?

30601 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 30601?

The median household income in 30601 is $39,219.

What zip codes are near 30601?

The closest zip codes to 30601 are 30603, 30602, 30604, 30608, 30612.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 30601, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.